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Our History
This is the space to introduce the business and what it has to offer. Define the qualities and values that make it unique.
December 1886
Louis and Alice Apffel, moved to Los Angeles, California from New Orleans.
Edwards was born in June 1892 in the family home at the N.W. corner of the 6th St. and Grand Ave. in Los Angeles.
Late 1890's
Louis Apffels establishes the California Importing Tea + Coffee Company at 631 West 7th, Los Angeles, California
1908
Edward Apffel son of Louis Apffel leaves school at age 16 to work for his father at California Importing Tea + Coffee Company
August 1914
Edward was the companies founder and roaster of fine coffees. Probably the cities first micro roaster of Special Coffees. Clients were from the Hancock Park Community, Adams Circle and other such areas of the city. Mr Jones "Lucky" Baldwin and many others being client.
August 1914
Edward was the companies founder and roaster of fine coffees. Probably the cities first micro roaster of Special Coffees. Clients were from the Hancock Park Community, Adams Circle and other such areas of the city. Mr Jones "Lucky" Baldwin and many others being client.